Master of Biomedical Sciences Program Coming to Puerto Rico
Earning a coveted spot in medical school, dental school, and other competitive health professions programs is increasingly challenging. Many applicants have impressive credentials but still may not receive an acceptance letter on their first attempt. Applicants are often looking for a way to stand out.
Now students in Puerto Rico have an opportunity to gain a competitive edge in applying to health professions degree programs. Florida-based Nova Southeastern University (NSU), a leader in health professional education is launching its highly successful Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS) program at the university’s San Juan campus this Fall.
The 30-credit MBS program is delivered in a hybrid format or can be taken fully online. It can be completed in as little as one year and offers part-time options and other support for students who work and have other obligations. Students receive one-on-one advising and career counseling from leading faculty members who know what it takes to get into medical school.
The MBS program is housed in NSU’s Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD) and was developed by the medical school faculty to enhance students’ academic backgrounds. With a focus on clinical correlation, the 30-credit curriculum provides a solid foundation for rigorous health professions programs. The interdisciplinary program also includes courses in test preparation, business and interview skills, and a variety of other electives that help students round out their resumes before applying to professional schools. MBS graduates who meet program-specific requirements will be guaranteed an admission interview in select NSU health professions programs. The program also prepares students for Ph.D. programs and research careers.
Graduates of NSU’s MBS program, which also has a teaching site in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, have earned admission into programs in medicine, osteopathic medicine, dental medicine, physician associate, anesthesiologist assistant, and psychology at NSU and at other colleges and universities throughout the United States.
The MBS program is now accepting applications on a rolling basis. Primary and secondary applications are due by July 29, 2022, for the Fall semester.
The MBS program does not require an entrance exam for admission. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or international equivalent; a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale; submit letters of recommendation; and meet other prerequisite requirements. A full list of admission requirements and additional information on the program is available at www.nova.edu/mbs.
To learn more about the program, contact James Redding at jredding@nova.edu or 954-262-1124.
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Posted 04/24/22